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United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Impact Director Amanda Drew chosen for worldwide leadership program
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan recently announced that its senior director of impact strategies, Amanda ...
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Registration open for 11th School Supply Spectacular
CASS COUNTY — Registration is now open for the 11th annual School Supply Spectacular in Cass County. The ...
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American Red Cross to host blood drives in Berrien, Cass counties
DOWAGIAC — The American Red Cross has announced several opportunities for southwest Michigan residents to give blood in ...
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Lewis Cass ISD considers name change
CASSOPOLIS — The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District is reconsidering its namesake. At a board meeting Wednesday, the ...
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Social Justice Alliance of Cass County to host meetings weekly in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — A new group in Cass County will begin hosting weekly meetings in the hopes of creating ...
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Dowagiac mother designs T-shirts in honor of late daughter
DOWAGIAC — When Dowagiac resident Kayla Heffington decided to name her daughter Azalea, she did not know that ...
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Man arrested following Dowagiac drug bust
DOWAGIAC — A man has been arrested following a drug bust in Dowagiac. The Cass County Drug Enforcement ...
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Dowagiac City Council approves kiosk construction, amends utility ordinance
DOWAGIAC — Residents of Dowagiac can look forward to easy access to city services in the coming months. ...
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Virtual Steve’s Run personal for SMC accountant
DOWAGIAC — Staff Accountant Breanna Rees came to Southwestern Michigan College on a vocal scholarship in the fall ...
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Two injured in Mason Township crash
MASON TOWNSHIP — Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that at approximately 11 p.m. Sunday, his office was called to investigate ...
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Dowagiac Rotary Club receives grant from District 6360 Foundation
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Rotary Club continues to find ways to support its community. A $2,000 check from ...
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COA to host ‘Ice Cream Social Distancing’ events
CASSOPOLIS — This month, one local organization will be serving up something sweet for Cass County residents. The ...
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Dowagiac Union Schools superintendent offers update on reopening plans
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ plan to reopen schools is taking shape. In a Friday press release, Superintendent ...
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Niles man sentenced in 2019 shooting incident
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man who shot his gun out of the windows of a car last year ...
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Gov. Whitmer signs mandatory mask order
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-147, which reiterates that individuals are required to wear ...
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Dowagiac Elks donate to Saint Francis Outreach
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Elks Lodge is doing its best to live up to the saying “Elks care, ...
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State AG office to handle Diamond Lake Party case
CASS COUNTY — The Michigan Attorney General’s Office has agreed to review the case of a Fourth of ...
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Gov. Whitmer signs executive directive requiring implicit bias training for health professionals
LANSING — On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer singed an executive directive requiring health care professionals in Michigan to ...
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Janel’s Industries named one of Michigan’s 50 Companies To Watch
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac company has been recognized for its efforts once again. Government contractor Janel’s Industries will ...
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Dowagiac District Library expansion continues following COVID-19 delay
DOWAGIAC — Construction on the Dowagiac District Library’s coronavirus-stalled $7.4 million expansion-renovation projects marches on. After breaking ground ...
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Special prosecutor sought to review Diamond Lake Fourth of July party
CASS COUNTY — A special prosecutor is being sought to review incidents related to parties hosted at Diamond ...
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Dowagiac leaders begin planning process for Beckwith Park renovation
DOWAGIAC — Beckwith Park’s makeover is set to continue in the coming weeks, according to City Manager Kevin ...
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Area organizations receive CARES funding
LANSING — Organizations in Berrien and Cass counties recently received an extra boost of funding. Michigan Humanities is ...
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Leader Publications welcomes new reporter
NILES — Leader Publications has welcomed a new addition to its news team. Max Harden, of Niles, has ...
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Diamond Lake Fourth of July party could result in charges
CASS COUNTY — A Fourth of July party that has put Cass County under nationwide scrutiny could result ...
